Chapter 4 — Control Code Definitions
Character Style and Text Mode Functions
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The following set of functions affect the appearance of text on the
printed page. This could involve size, typeface, or other characteristics
of the text.
Select Condensed Character Mode
Selects condensed mode which prints characters at approximately 60%
of the normal width. This results in character pitches, as shown below
(for exact pitch values, see
Character Pitches
Condensed Mode
17 cpi (approximate)
This function empties the print buffer and turns compressed mode on,
and stays on until canceled by cancel compressed mode, ESC SI or DC2
(factory default = disabled).
Note: This function is not supported in Double-Byte Character Sets
(DBCS).
Format
Decimal
27 15
15
Cancel Condensed Character Mode
Cancels the compressed mode, enabled by select compressed mode, SI
or ESC SI (1).
Note: This function is not supported in DBCS.
"Master Select" on page
Condensed + Expanded
9 cpi (approximate)
Hex
1B 0F
0F
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Condensed + Elite
20 cpi (approximate)
ASCII
ESC SI
SI